travel42 Hotel Review: Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

The Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel derives its name from the date of its construction. Built as the headquarters of Eimskipafelag Islands (the first shipping line in Iceland) in 1919, the building was later converted into a hotel.

The hotel is in the heart of Reykjavik's business and shopping district, close to the main restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Many public and tourist bus stops (including the airport bus) are close, too. The Harpa Concert Hall and Confe...